The No. 1 seed Akron Zips (25-6) will try to maintain their dominant season when they face the No. 8 seed Bowling Green Falcons (14-17) in the 2025 MAC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday morning. Akron went 17-1 in conference play this season, winning the league by three games ahead of Miami (OH). Bowling Green had its four-game winning streak snapped in a 64-63 loss to Western Michigan in the final game of the regular season. The Falcons lost to the Zips by just three points in the only meeting of the season, which took place on Jan. 3.

Tipoff is set for 11 a.m. ET on Thursday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Akron is favored by 10.5 points in the latest Akron vs. Bowling Green odds, while the over/under is set at 149.5 points, based on the SportsLine consensus.

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Here are several college basketball betting lines for the game:

• Akron vs. Bowling Green spread: Akron -10.5
• Akron vs. Bowling Green over/under: 149.5 points
• Akron vs. Bowling Green money line: Akron -481, Bowling Green +394
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Why Akron Can Cover

Akron has been one of the most dominant mid-major teams in college basketball this season, achieving a 17-1 record in MAC play. Their only loss came at Ohio on February 22, but they bounced back with a four-game winning streak. They recently beat Buffalo 88-70 on March 7, with senior forward James Okonkwo achieving a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

Akron boasts a balanced lineup, featuring eight players averaging over six points per game. Junior guard Nate Johnson is leading with 13.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while junior guard Tavari Johnson averages 12.8 points and 4.0 assists. Akron has a strong track record, winning six consecutive games against Bowling Green and covering nine of the past 13 encounters. Visit SportsLine for predictions.

Why Bowling Green Can Cover

Bowling Green displayed its best form towards the end of the regular season, winning four out of its last five games. The only loss came in a narrow 64-63 defeat to Western Michigan last Friday, despite senior forward Marcus Johnson and senior guard Derrick Butler each scoring 20 points. They have four double-digit scorers on the team, with Johnson leading at 16.1 points per game.

Bowling Green gave Akron one of its toughest matches earlier in the season, covering as 5.5-point home underdogs in a close 71-68 finish. Freshman guard Sharron Young made a crucial contribution off the bench in that game, leading with 17 points. The Falcons have covered the spread in four of the last five games, while Akron has failed to cover in six of their last eight.

How to Make Akron vs. Bowling Green Picks

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